Autoimmune Disorders Are Characterized by Immune Destruction of Self Tissues

question 22

Multiple Choice

Autoimmune disorders are characterized by immune destruction of self tissues.The underlying basis of these disorders is:

• A)oversecretion of antibodies from memory B cells
• B)lack of immune tolerance
• C)lack of an anamnestic response
• D)overproduction of complement

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